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The Nature of Science

2. Science
Science – Science is observing, studying, and experimenting to find the nature of things.

3. The Branches of Science
Natural Science
Life Science Physical Science Earth Science

4. Life Science
Life Science – The science of living things. Also called Biology.
Botany
Zoology
Ecology

5. Physical Science
Physical Science – The science of matter and its energy.
Physics – forces and energy
Chemistry – matter and its changes

6. Earth Science
Earth Science – The science of earth and it’s natural processes.
Geology
Meteorology
Hydrology
Oceanography

7. Technology and Science
Technology is the application of science for practical purposes.
Technology and science depend on one another

8. Science and Technology
The goal of science is to gain knowledge about the natural world.
The goal of technology is to apply scientific understanding to solve problems.

9. Leonardo da Vinci

10. Scientific Law vs. Theory:
Laws and Theories are supported by evidence!!!
Theory – Accepted explanation for something observed in nature.
Law – Statement about how nature works
Theories and Laws can be changed!!!

11. Qualitative vs. Quantitative Statements
Qualitative Statement – Describes a law or theory with words.
Quantitative Statement – Describes a law or theory using mathematical equations

12. Conservation of Energy
Law or Theory?
The Big Bang
Gravity
Conservation of Energy
Evolution
Plate Tectonics

13. Models Scientific model - representation of an object or event
Can be studied to understand object or event.

14. Scientific Measurements Video